New "old" japanese maple

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New "old" japanese maple

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A new tree in my collection this week :D
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That's a very nice tree mate.

Enjoy :tu:
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Ooo yeah. I like it!
Keep us updated on its progress. I would love to see you post a pic in Autumn
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Love the maples beautiful tree. Would love to see some pics in leaf :aussie:
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You are going to have fun developing ramification on that one Gerard. Looking forward to seeing it develop. Dimensions please :whistle:
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I would also love to see it in autumn, I have not seen it in leaf.
When I got the tree on Monday, it was very obvious that it had lost its apex. (borer attack I think)
I spent some time carving out and raising the new apex and seriously reduced a couple of branches near the apex.
The new apex was pointing to the back so I selected a new front, took it out of its plastic tray and popped it into this PK pot.
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lovely trunk :-). I think it will develop into a lovely tree in not very long.
My guess is about 12 inches tall?

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